Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today performed the Bhoomi Pujan and groundbreaking ceremony of SiCSem Private Limited’s Compound Semiconductor Facility at Info Valley, marking a significant milestone in Odisha’s journey towards becoming a hub for advanced electronics and semiconductor manufacturing.
With an investment of Rs 2,067 crore, the facility will create 5,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities and manufacture critical components for electric vehicles, defence systems, railways, and renewable energy. The facility will have an annual capacity of 60,000 wafers and a packaging capacity of 96 million units.
In a tweet, CM Majhi emphasized Odisha’s commitment to building a strong, self-reliant, and technology-driven economy, citing the state’s progressive policies, world-class infrastructure, and growing innovation ecosystem. Also, a Rs 64 crore Research & Innovation Centre at IIT Bhubaneswar will also be established to advance research in Silicon Carbide technology and strengthen the state’s semiconductor ecosystem.
Majhi emphasized Odisha’s growing prominence in advanced electronics and semiconductor manufacturing with the Bhoomi Pujan of SiCSem Private Limited’s Compound Semiconductor Facility.
Taking to his X account, he wrote: “Today marks a proud moment for Odisha as we take a significant step towards becoming a hub for advanced electronics and semiconductor manufacturing with the Bhoomi Pujan of SiCSem Private Limited’s Compound Semiconductor Facility at Info Valley, Bhubaneswar. This milestone reflects our vision for Atmanirbhar Bharat and showcases Odisha’s progressive policies, world-class infrastructure, and growing innovation ecosystem. Our government has consistently focused on developing future-ready sectors through dedicated policies in semiconductors, electronics, AI, and emerging technologies, making Odisha one of India’s most investment-friendly destinations.”
“The compound semiconductor fabrication facility, approved by the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), with a capital investment of ₹2,067 crore will create 5,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities. The facility will have an annual capacity of 60,000 wafers along with a packaging capacity of 96 million units. The facility will manufacture critical components for electric vehicles, defence systems, railways, and renewable energy. Additionally, a ₹64 crore Research & Innovation Centre at IIT Bhubaneswar will advance research in Silicon Carbide technology and strengthen the State’s semiconductor ecosystem”, his tweet read.
His tweet continued: “Odisha is deeply committed to building a strong, self-reliant, and technology-driven economy. We are creating a seamless ecosystem for investors through progressive policies, skill development, modern infrastructure, and industry-academia collaboration. With steadfast support from the Government of India and our industry partners, Odisha will continue to lead India’s eastern growth story , driving innovation, employment, and prosperity for a Samruddha Odisha and a Viksit Bharat.”
